N3523V - 1948 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1948 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N3523V is a 1948 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Baker Warren R in Vista, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 25, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 17, 2000. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N3523V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3EF10 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3523V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.2709, -117.2078 on March 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3523V was last updated on March 24, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 140, a foundational aircraft that established Cessna's dominance in postwar general aviation, first flew on June 28, 1945. This high-wing, two-seat tailwheel monoplane powered by an 85-horsepower Continental C85-12 engine became the template for Cessna's single-engine designs for the next two decades. At peak production in 1946, the Wichita factory delivered 30 aircraft daily, ultimately producing 5,432 Model 140 and 140A variants through 1951. Built by Cessna Aircraft Company using wartime mass-production techniques, the 140 transformed affordable light aviation for civilian pilots. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C140.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3523V. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1948
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
140
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C140140
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 25, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 17, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
BAKER WARREN R
Address
1215 BRANDING IRON CIR
City
VISTA
State / Zip Code
California92083-6536
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50767420
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3EF10

Additional Details

Registration
N3523V
Serial Number
14792
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00532783

Last Known Position

Date
March 1, 2026 (UTC 16:53:14)
Airport
Latitude
33.27095
Longitude
-117.207751

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC